The area of application in which the door is used is mainly governed by the sealing profile material (PVC or silicone). High quality, self-extinguishing silicone seals are used for fire resistant and smoke control doors.

Release

Retractable door seals are available with single-side or double-side release mechanism. Seals with single-side release (with double doors) are released on the hinge side or on the lock side, depending on the model. Double-side release always means release at the hinge side and at the lock end. With double-side release seals, the sealing profile is raised and lowered faster, which prolongs its life time considerably.

Functionality

The sealing profile is pressed automatically against the floor or engages with a threshold as the door is closed.

Automatic door seals can be distinguished between retractable door seals and sill seals.

Sill seals are always used in combination with a threshold, it is, however, recommended to use retractable door seals also in combination with a threshold in case of carpet fitted floors or butt joints with different floor coverings.